Japanese symbol for “drawing”
図
ず
Romaji: zu
drawing; picture; diagram; figure
In Japanese, drawing is 図, read ず (zu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n, n-suf drawing; picture; diagram; figure; illustration; chart
- n sight; scene
Written forms: 図、圖. Readings: ず.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “drawing”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 絵 | え e | picture; drawing; painting |
| 抽選 | ちゅうせん chuusen | lottery; raffle; drawing (of lots) |
| 図面 | ずめん zumen | drawing; diagram; plans |
| 素描 | そびょう sobyou | drawing; sketch |
| 図画 | ずが zuga | drawing; painting; picture |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 地図 | ちず chizu | map; atlas; chart |
| 図書館 | としょかん toshokan | library |
| 意図 | いと ito | intention; aim; design |
| 図る | はかる hakaru | to plan; to attempt; to devise |
| 図書 | としょ tosho | books |
| 合図 | あいず aizu | sign; signal; cue |
See also: Chinese symbol for “drawing”.
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